Panasonic is to be the first manufacturer to launch TVs that run the new Freeview Play connected TV service, Freeview and Digital UK have announced.
Freeview Play will be made available on Panasonic’s 2015 line-up of Viera TVs.
It has also been confirmed that Channel 5’s Demand 5 catch-up service will be added to the line-up, completing the roster of PSBs.
Ilse Howling, Managing Director, Connected TV at Digital UK, said: ‘It’s great news that Panasonic will be the first of many to bring TVs with Freeview Play to viewers. I’m also pleased that Demand 5 will be joining our line-up of great, free, on-demand players. Digital UK is working closely with manufacturers and broadcasters to develop our exciting new service and bring the benefits of connected TV to everyone, free from subscription.’
Panasonic plan to offer Freeview Play recorders at a later date. Multi-brand manufacturer Vestel will follow with a range of Freeview Play products.
